HEALTH & WELLNESS
BIRTHDAYS AND AGING WISELY
using small gold tipped needles that
create small injuries in the layer of the
skin that is responsible for repair. This
stimulates new collagen production.
Additionally, radiofrequency energy
is delivered to tighten skin, break up
scar tissue and build collagen. It can
improve stretch marks, scars, and even
the appearance of cellulite.
CoolSculpting – Undergoing this
procedure on my double chin was
perhaps one of the most rewarding
experiences. For most of my adult life,
my “turkey wobbler” was always in the
way. Dress shirts were difficult to button,
ties were uncomfortable, and overall, I
just didn’t love the way I looked with
a double chin. Based on the concept
of cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting uses
applicators with suction to draw in fat
and freeze it. Over the next three to four
months, those dead cells are eliminated
by the lymphatic system. Whether you
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want to lose fat under your chin or on your stomach, upper arms,
love handles, back or thighs, if you can squeeze it, we can freeze
it with no needles, surgery or downtime.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser treatments lessened the
appearance of my age spots, sun damage and decreased the
redness on my face and head. IPL is a non-ablative (does not
damage the surface of the skin) technology that delivers highintensity
pulses of light for rejuvenation, helping to restore
youthful-looking skin. The procedure only takes about 30
minutes with virtually no downtime. All of my sun damage
from seven years as a PGA physician and playing golf without
a hat are gone due to this incredible procedure.
The holidays are rapidly approaching. We can help you look
your best for those upcoming events and family Zoom visits. If
you look in the mirror and are ready to enhance your looks or
eliminate fat for good, call PureLife Medi-Spa at (727) 595-3400
to schedule a complimentary consultation. It’s never been easier
to look and feel your best without undergoing surgery. There’s
a reason we’ve been recognized as Tampa Bay’s best medi-spa
for seven years in a row. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. G. Joseph Fitzgerald, DO, MT (ASCP),
owner and medical director of PureLife Medi-Spa, has been practicing
family medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. Fitzgerald is also a
medical technologist, and was awarded a U.S. patent in 2013 for
colon cancer prevention.
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Let’s face it, 2020 has been an
unusual year with a lot of change.
Normal is starting to return with
schools back in session and
professional sports on the television.
Autumn has me thinking about family
and being grateful for many things as we
approach a new year. I just celebrated
a birthday as well as the seven-year
anniversary of PureLife Medi-Spa. Much
has changed since we opened our doors
in Largo, but we’ve grown the practice
to accommodate the aesthetic needs of
our patients, offering first-class products
and services with real results. Each year,
we have been voted the best in Tampa
Bay. I love recognition you must earn.
Although PureLife is recognized as
Tampa Bay’s premier practice for nonsurgical
cosmetic transformations, our
mission is to promote a holistic approach
to wellness. That’s why I remind our
patients to use their birthdate as the
day to schedule their annual physical, blood work, and routine
medical, age-appropriate procedures, such as colonoscopies,
mammograms, prostate-specific antigen blood (PSA) tests and
that important flu shot. This is an easy and effective way to be
proactive about your health. While the best way to take care of
your body is to maintain a healthy diet with regular exercise (at
least 30 minutes, 3-4 days per week), there are some things these
lifestyle habits can’t help improve, but that aesthetic services can.
More than 10,000 people a day will turn 65 everyday for the
next 20 years, and most people don’t want to look it. Whether
you’d like to lose a few inches, tighten sagging skin, or eliminate
fine lines and wrinkles, today’s treatments can offer results in
less than one hour. There are a few services that I personally
recommend if you are ready to turn back the clock. Did you
know that 40% of our clients are men? When you look good,
you feel good and approach the world with more confidence.
Dermal Fillers and Wrinkle Relaxers give me the smooth skin
and lift of my youth. As we age, we lose collagen and skin
thickness in the face. Dermal fillers help increase volume in the
cheeks, temples and jawline, as well as soften facial lines and
wrinkles. Although most men won’t admit it, Botox is one of
our most popular procedures for both women and men. Filling
my “allergic shiners,” dark circles really helped.
Morpheus8 Microneedling + Radiofrequency Energy
Morpheus8 utilizes radiofrequency energy to remodel and
contour the face and body via subdermal adipose remodeling,
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